ESG Integration and Reporting Co-op Student

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited invites applications for a Sustainability & Community Investment Intern position for Winter 2027. The role supports ESG Integration and Reporting across divisions, coordinating with teams and partners to advance environmental and social initiatives.

The 4-month term runs Jan 7, 2027 to Apr 16, 2027, with a hybrid work model allowing up to 1 remote day per week. The pay range reflects experience and role scope within Loblaw’s Canadian operations.

Qualifications

• University degree or enrollment in a relevant program.
• 1–3 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with ESG subject matter, measurement, reporting protocols, tools and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in major Canadian companies; retail; consumer packaged goods; management consulting; compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for Loblaw’s purpose and environmental/social impact.
• Support planning, coordination and execution of sustainability programs and initiatives across the business.
• Support colleague engagement initiatives, events and campaigns related to sustainability.
• Assist ESG Integration projects by coordinating inputs, maintaining trackers and following up on actions.
• Assist in developing internal/external communications and materials for program objectives and impact.
• Conduct research on sustainability trends and help prepare materials and resources for integration across the business.
• Support program tracking, data collection and analysis to measure progress and communicate impact.
• Coordinate project information, timelines, meetings and resources for program delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

ESG knowledge

MS Office

Education

University degree or enrollment in a relevant program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Winter 2027 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: January 7, 2027

Term End: April 16, 2027

The pay range for the co-op student role will reflect factors such as the candidate's experience, academic level, and the specific skillset required for the role.

Loblaw has adopted the following hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues can work remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, with a network of corporate and independently operated stores in communities across the country, employing close to 200,000 Canadians.

Loblaw has a purpose-led Environmental, Social, and Governance (program) that has been in existence for almost 2 decades and is increasingly well recognized by the company’s many stakeholders. We are looking for a Sustainability & Community Investment Intern to help deliver priority ESG initiatives across the company’s various divisions and businesses. The ESG Integration and Reporting team is a central hub that ensure activities are well coordinated and tracked over multi-year project timelines to deliver against the company’s ambitious environmental, social and governance commitments, and ultimately disclose our results using industry best practice.

Role Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for contributing to Loblaw’s purpose – helping Canadians Live Life Well® – and advancing positive environmental and social impact.
• Support the planning, coordination and execution of sustainability and community investment programs and initiatives across the business, including coordination with internal teams and community partners.
• Support colleague engagement initiatives, events and campaigns that bring Loblaw’s sustainability and community investment priorities to life.
• Support ESG Integration projects by coordinating inputs across internal teams, maintaining project trackers, and following up on key actions and deliverables.
• Assist in developing internal and external communications, presentations and other materials that effectively communicate program objectives, activities and impact.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on emerging sustainability, climate, community investment and social impact trends, programs and best practices, and help prepare materials, tools and resources that support the integration across the business.
• Support program tracking, data collection and analysis to help measure progress, identify insights and communicate environmental and social impact.
• Coordinate project information, timelines, meetings and resources to support effective program delivery.

Role Requirements:

• University degree or enrollment in a relevant program
• 1-3 years relevant experience
• Familiarity with ESG subject matter, measurement, reporting protocols, tools and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the following will be an asset: major Canadian companies; retail; consumer packaged goods; management consulting; compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$35,100.00 - $65,700.00 / 35.100,00$ - 65.700,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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